Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 29 | 28 | 34 | 124 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 21 | 37 | 36 | 29 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Kings 124-123. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.